Latvian

[ lat-vee-uhn, laht- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Latvia, its inhabitants, or their language.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Latvia.
2. Also the Baltic language of Latvia.

Latvian

/ ˈlætvɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Latvia, its people, or their language

noun

1. Also calledLettish the official language of Latvia: closely related to Lithuanian and belonging to the Baltic branch of the Indo-European family
2. a native or inhabitant of Latvia

Word History and Origins

Origin of Latvian¹

First recorded in 1915–20; Latvi(a) + -an

Example Sentences

Over the 95-year history of the Academy Awards, a Latvian film has never been nominated for an Oscar.

From Los Angeles Times

As he walked across a big new terminal in the Latvian capital Riga, he also cited cultural issues.

From BBC

She came to Northern Ireland in 2009 and after getting settled she helped fellow Latvians and eastern Europeans who were struggling.

From BBC

One of the most memorable bikers depicted in the film is Zipco, a Latvian immigrant Lyon once interviewed at length while he was laid up in the hospital after a drunken riding accident.

From Los Angeles Times

But 4-1 victories over the Heat and Cleveland in the second ground, followed by a 4-0 sweep of Indiana in the Eastern Conference finals, have given the Latvian extended recovery time.

From Seattle Times